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Stretch Mark Removal Treatments

While having a baby is one of the best blessings that a woman can receive, it can also leave you with unattractive stretch marks. Stretch marks are actually tears in the middle layer of your dermis. This middle position is what makes them so difficult to improve with topical treatments. However, if you are looking for tips for stretch market removal then you do have a few options.

1. Tummy Tuck

The most effective method for removing pregnancy related stretch marks is an abdominoplasty, also referred to as a tummy tuck. In this medical procedure the effected area of skin is surgically removed. If the woman doesn’t plan on having any more children then her abdominal wall muscles will be tightened with stitches. The skin from the upper section of the abdomen is then pulled down and sown to the skin over the pubic bone. This creates a flatter tummy, and it generally removes most of the woman’s stretch marks. However, it is not always possible to remove all the stretch marks.

2. Laser Surgery

If you don’t want to go through a major surgical procedure to get rid of your stretch marks then you can use laser surgery instead. In this process a laser is used to encourage skin cells in the middle layer of dermis to regenerate, grow, and develop new tissues. The advantage of this process is that it is effective and relatively non-evasive. However, it will take at least five or six treatments to make a dramatic difference in the appearance of your stretch marks, the process is expensive, and it is typically not effective at treating old stretch marks that have already turned silver or white.

3. Stretch Mark Creams

There are several creams on the market that claim to eliminate stretch marks. However, as of today there are no creams that are able to completely remove a stretch mark. Some creams are effective at reducing the appearance of stretch marks, though. The most effective creams will contain tretinoin, retin A, and Vitamin E.

4. Microdermabrasion

Another option that women use for stretch mark reduction is microdermabrasion. This is a process that resurfaces the skin using small crystals to sand off the top layer of skin. This process is not a stand alone process. For the best results you will need to use it in conjunction with another stretch mark refinement product or process.

5. Endermologie

The French have developed a processed for softening scars that have been some what effective at treating stretch marks. This process, called endermologie, uses rollers and suction to increase circulation to the scared area. It also helps to remove toxins and improve the elasticity of the scar tissues and connective tissues.

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